High Quality Olive Oils and Vinegars
Sample more than 50 varieties of the finest, freshest imported extra virgin olive oils, all natural, aged balsamic vinegars and specialty oils. Our olives are grown and pressed by artisans and small farms throughout the world and are 100% extra virgin, unfiltered and settled. All of our oils and vinegars are imported to our stores in Asheville and Charlotte and bottled locally on site.
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Quinoa and Edamame Salad with Dill Infused Olive Oil
You may have heard edamame and quinoa being called superfoods for their nutritional benefits. In this salad dish, we just call them delicious. Both...
Jalapeno Poppers Stuffed with Lychee, Shrimp, and Strawberry Salsa
Over a mint pesto Grab your friends and blow their minds with this appetizer. This elevated lychee scented salsa, which can also amp up desserts or...
Asian Short Ribs with Toasted Sesame Oil
This Kobe-style short ribs marinade comes to us from Sherry Holbrook, wife of Costco meat buyer Doug Holbrook. We bought boneless beef short ribs...
Orange Ginger Bourbon Cooler
Look at āOLIVE THESEā beautiful holiday cocktails! from @allthingspreet. We have partnered with her to create these gorgeous cocktails and...
Educational Resources
Oil and Vinegar FAQs
Q:Ā What is Extra Virgin Olive Oil? To produce olive oil, ripe olives are crushed and cold pressed to extract the oil. It is best to do this...
Why Cooking with Extra Virgin Olive Oil is ALWAYS Better For You
Smoke Point vs. Free Fatty Acids Below you will find a handy dandy chart relating specific FFA (Free Fatty Acids) of extra virgin olive oil to its...
Guide for Replacing Butter With Olive Oil
Those seeking a diet lower in cholesterol, having less saturated fat or using only vegetarian ingredients will find substituting olive oil for butter...
Balsamic Vinegar Health Benefits
Balsamic vinegar health benefits comprise reduced risks of heart diseases, cancer and other infectious diseases. Moreover, balsamic vinegar...